Membership

Membership is open to artists as well as those who appreciate the arts who live in any of the towns within the Blackstone Valley.

In Massachusetts, those towns are: Blackstone - Douglas - Grafton - Hopedale - Leicester - Mendon - Millbury - Millville - Northbridge and its village of Whitinsville - Sutton - Upton - Uxbridge - Worcester.

In Rhode Island, those towns are: Burrillville - Central Falls - Cumberland - East Providence - Glocester - Lincoln - North Smithfield - Pawtucket - Providence - Smithfield - Woonsocket

There are 2 categories for membership: Active Adult Membership ($25/yr) and Student Membership ($10 - ages 17 and younger - if you are a student in college and less than 23 years old, you must show your college id to qualify for this rate).

Members receive our bi-monthly newsletter which tells of upcoming meetings and guest demonstrators, news of upcoming shows and exhibitions both regionally and nationally, member news (exhibits and awards), and other events sponsored by the association such as workshops, field trips, and art shows. Members also receive a special discount from Art Creations (website).

Being a BVAA member is a wonderful opportunity to meet and socialize with artists of varying skill levels and mediums. Many of our members are highly accomplished and belong to such organizations as the Academic Artist Association, Rockport Art Association, North Shore Art Association, Hudson Valley Art Association, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and American Watercolor Society to name a few. Members works have also been featured in American Artist Magazine and The Best of Oil Painting.

The membership from can be downloaded here. Please send your dues to:
Blackstone Valley Art Association
P.O. Box 493
Uxbridge, MA 01569

Upcoming Events

Map to Art Creations

Art Creations, 12 Rosenfeld Dr, Hopedale, MA (off of Plain St. near the Hopedale Airport, down the street from Green Mountain Chocolates). (508) 478-9580 SEE MAP HERE

May 14th-June 6th
BVAA Member's Spring Show & Sale

Very exciting time for us. A new show venue, and what may be a new long-term home, plus wonderful exhibit/sales/teaching opportunites for our members.

Friday, June 4th
Special Event

Friday evening from 6pm-8pm, fine artist John Kilroy will present a portrait demo. A lucky winner will have his/her portrait painted that evening by John. All proceeds ($1 tickets) will be added to a scholarship fund. Wine tasting and light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, June 5th
12-4pm

12-2 Workshop: Jewelry Class for Kids with Michelle King ($5)
2:00 Demo: Muriel Funka will be doing mini presentation/demos on different facets of Fiber Arts (free)
2-4 Workshop: Chainmaille Class for Adults with Michelle King ($15)

Sunday, June 6th
12-4pm

12-4 Workshop: Cartooning for all ages with Cam Dulac ($15)
2-3:30 Workshop: Acryllic Painting - Sea of Emotion with Laura Cenedella for Adults and Kids ($15)
3pm winners of the MS auction and raffle will be announced

The Art of Taste Showcase/Competition will take place during our FALL Art Show

Recognizing that art surrounds us and takes many shapes, (and wanting to present area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and cooks with an opportunity to have their "art" appreciated by potential customers), we're inviting aficionados to enter the BVAA's 1st Annual "Art of Taste" showcase/competition. If you're interested in entering, email info@bvaa.org with your business name, contact, phone, and culinary specialty.

...plus more exciting things to come, even during the summer months.

Contribute to the BVAA

Help us serve the cultural needs of the Blackstone Valley through our events and meetings. Help by serving on a committee. You don't have to be an artist, you just need to have an appreciation for the arts.

Become a Member

Join us and become a member of the BVAA. Join now.